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Sromowce Niżne – Krościenko nad Dunajcem

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6.5 kmLength
353 mAscent
385 mDescent
789 mMax. altitude
424 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Sromowce Niżne – Krościenko nad Dunajcem. Has yellow marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 6.5 km. Location: mountain range — Pieniny, Poland.

At a glance

A short route of 6.5 km with 353 m of ascent from Sromowce Niżne to Krościenko nad Dunajcem. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 450–490 m
  2. 1.5–3 kmClimb of 280 m to Czoło (815 m)
  3. 3–6.5 kmDescent of 340 m to Krościenko nad Dunajcem

Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 210 m (≈21%), near Czoło.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 4 and 6.5.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Trzy Korony Hut (km 1.5).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Sromowce Niżne. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 4 and 6.5.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Trzy Korony Hut (km 1.5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water below Kláštorná hora (west slope), 459 mkm 0.7 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 459 m
  2. Trzy Korony Hutkm 1.3 from the start · Standing · 470 m
  3. Pieniński Potok Springkm 3.9 from the start · Not verified · 678 m
  4. Ziemroźka Mineral Springkm 6.5 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 424 m

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